Healthy Living

Winter Olympics Highlight Importance of Balance, Flexibility As millions marvel at the world’s top competitors performing athletic feats on cold, wet and slippery surfaces during this month’s 2018 Winter Olympics, Encinitas Physical Therapist Karen Turner-Schlegel sees an ideal educational opportunity for local athletes and fitness-minded people -- There are two elements of fitness that often [...]

As more people continue to use health apps on their smartphones to help achieve weight loss and exercise goals, it’s important to use such tools with an element of personal caution, says Encinitas Physical Therapist Karen Turner-Schlegel. According to a report by the firm ‘Research2Guidance’, more than 325,000 health apps were available to consumers in [...]

When the holiday season leaves you sleepless and tense from the stresses of commitments, crowds, shopping and entertaining, Encinitas Physical Therapist Karen Turner-Schlegel has a suggestion: Sweat away that stress by making exercise a part of your holiday tradition. “Pretty much any form of exercise, whether it’s walking, running, lifting weights, or of course Pilates, [...]

Movement is Medicine! We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual checkups with a Physical Therapist? Annual physical therapy checkups provide the third critical (and often overlooked) piece [...]

San Diego equals great weather and active lifestyles! I see all types of athletes in my practice and they all have one common goal: Avoid injury. Pilates exercises are a great way to accomplish a full body workout addressing imbalances and promoting overall conditioning. Through Pilates, you can train the muscles in all planes of [...]

“Mind over matter” may seem a bit cliché when it comes to health and science, but in Karen Turner-Schlegel’s world, a positive attitude plays an undeniable role in reaching and maintaining optimal health. As a Physical Therapist, Karen has witnessed numerous success stories, from patients overcoming chronic pain issues to those achieving full range of [...]

Best Practices for Living a Well-Designed Life Change your thoughts if you want to change your life Daily, find time for meditation or devotion Exercise Take a walk after dinner Trust your gut Maximize your strengths Stay away from drama Get a check-up once a year Practice smiling every day-- it will make you happier [...]

As National Cancer Survivors Day approaches on Sunday, June 4, Encinitas Physical Therapist Karen Turner-Schlegel finds this annual Celebration of Life as the ideal opportunity share the importance of movement and exercise. Many of us have had, or currently have, loved ones or close friends go through this difficult time. Research has shown how important [...]

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With over 20 years of experience, Karen Turner-Schlegel, PT, DPT, MTC believes in a Pilates-based approach to Physical Therapy. She also offers personal Pilates training that's Results Driven to help you be Empowered, Healthy and Thrive. Unlike other Physical Therapy clinics and Pilates studios, clients receive full attention with a Doctor of Physical Therapy on every session. Discover the Difference.